‘How did I not put this together sooner?’ Nan thought. The words uttered out loud putting it all into perspective for her.“Oh.” Realization blooms within Lionel’s face. Then a heart-pounding grin stretches across his pink mouth.“I think I have an idea. Do you remember the collector I reached out t
Lionel’s POV“This first trial is a test of connection.”Nan and I stood before the same stranger as before.His business card having identified him as: William Holder.Mr. Holder had immediately responded to Nan’s request. Making sure we understood the gravity of the situation. Answering our every
I was nearly in a trance by this point. Meditating on everything Nan was. Opening my senses wholly to the tugging I feel in my chest.My wolf was calm in turn. A completely new sensation. I could feel it’s feral energy lightly herding my thoughts into certain directions.My wolf and I were completel
Nan’s POVThe mate bond was coiled around my heart.I could only marvel at the feeling days later. It was something I never thought I would get to have. I could not have guessed just how this would feel.I wondered how Lionel could have walked away with this almost living weight around his heart all
The man nods. Then he jerks Lionel’s head back. Forcing him to face me.“Look at you. Maybe she should take your place. Give you some real motivation.”It is the wrong thing to say.The pain in my chest gives way to a burning hatred. One that wants to destroy everything in it’s path. It is the only
Nan’s POVI stared defiantly into his crimson eyes…The wolf growled loudly and deeply…He lunged…A near blur of black fur tried to slip past me. He would have succeeded under any other circumstances. But I was prepared for this.My hands dive into his coarse, blood-coated fur. I try not to flinch at
His tone is rather casual despite the obvious barb in his words. I am rather uncertain of my own feelings. There is resentment to be sure…and a sense of gratefulness.There is a spark of mischief in Mr. Holder’s dark eyes that I did not expect.“It is said that the Moon goddess is reflected in us al
Nan’s POVMy hands shook.I had been able to retain my composure until Lionel was resting. Then the events of the day hit me. Lionel’s abused form…the sound of his flesh giving way beneath their fists…the terrifying snarls of an enraged wolf.It was too much.‘I almost failed.’ Tears burn my eyes. ‘